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 21, 2008

PN 1109610108 

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Replacing the Billboard PC Controller

(PN 1109502601SP)

The PC controller transmits and converts signals between control cabinet components and 
the billboard. The PC controller’s removable 40GB hard drive stores operating programs 
such as Windows XP and a web–based content management software.

Figure 1. Front view of PC controller.

Before you begin

Kit contents

Tools / Safety equipment needed

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Full body safety harness with lanyard

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#2 Phillips head screw driver

Part Number

Qty

Description

1109210101

1

PC controller relays messages to and from the billboard.

1181220001

1

40GB removable hard drive stores billboard operating software and program files.

Note:

Software programs are pre–installed at the factory.

Key

1

Hard drive key is used to lock the hard drive into place in the PC controller or 
unlock the hard drive for removal.

Note:

The PC controller will not function if the hard drive is not locked into place.

Power cord

1

The power cord connects to the UPS and supplies power to the PC controller.

Mounting rails

2

Side mounting rail assemblies, used for rack mounting the PC controller.

1109610108

1

Instructions

Summary of Contents for 1109502601SP

Page 1: ... as Windows XP and a web based content management software Figure 1 Front view of PC controller Before you begin Kit contents Tools Safety equipment needed Full body safety harness with lanyard 2 Phillips head screw driver Part Number Qty Description 1109210101 1 PC controller relays messages to and from the billboard 1181220001 1 40GB removable hard drive stores billboard operating software and p...

Page 2: ... button C Press the appropriate KVM selection button to access the PC desktop Figure 2 KVM drawer key components 3 Power off the PC controller to be replaced Close all operating programs Shut down Windows A D Figure 3 Controlled shut down of Windows WARNING Possible fall hazard When servicing billboard components service personnel must use a full body safety harness with lanyard Connect the lanyar...

Page 3: ... on the PC side rails B Press both metal levers down and remove the PC controller Note Do NOT remove side mounting rail assemblies from the control cabinet Figure 4 Removing the PC controller 6 Install the replacement PC controller Guide the PC side rails into the open slots on the existing side mounting rail assemblies Slide the PC controller fully into the cabinet The metal levers will click int...

Page 4: ... 22 plugs into UPS load 2 s top receptacle B Mouse Keyboard VGA PC 1 connects with 3 in 1 KVM cable label ID 13 PC 2 connects with 3 in 1 KVM cable label ID 26 C Ethernet PC 1 connects with Ethernet cable label ID 5 PC 2 connects with Ethernet cable label ID 30 D USB 3 PC 1 connects with USB cable label ID 14 PC 2 connects with USB cable label ID 25 E USB 4 The USB cable label ID 28 connection pro...

Page 5: ... if the following can be performed from a remote Internet connection Change or update the image content on the billboard Access the UPS web console only applicable if PC controller 1 was replaced Verify Windows assigned the correct COM port to the USB to RS485 adapter Billboard image content is not affected if this is not correct See Verifying USB to RS485 COM port on page 6 for details Settings m...

Page 6: ...s critical to the operation of the billboard will not be received by the PC controller and eventually affecting billboard operation 1 Click Start Settings and Control Panel Figure 9 Accessing the PC controller s control panel 2 Scroll down and select System Figure 10 Control panel window Click Start Click Control Panel Click Settings C B A Double click System ...

Page 7: ... window Click the Hardware tab Click the Device Manager The Device Manager window may open out of the viewing area on the KVM monitor A B Right click Device Manager tab on the Taskbar Click Move Arrow cursor automatically moves over the Device Manager window Click and hold the left mouse button and drag the window into view on the KVM monitor A B C Alternate method Simultaneously press Alt Space b...

Page 8: ... COM4 even if it is in use Click OK Figure 15 Changing the COM port 8 Click Yes to the Communications Port Properties prompt Figure 16 Communications port properties prompt 9 Click OK or close all windows opened during this procedure Repeat steps 1 5 and verify the correct COM port has been assigned and saved Click Advanced Click Port Settings tab A B Select COM4 even if it is in use Click OK A B ...

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